the setup…
Grace Logan is a ghostwriter and has received an offer to write the memoir for acclaimed author Claudia Blackwell. She’s also notorious for having been accused of a triple murder but was never tried. Claudia claims the memoir will divulge the truth of what really happened that night. It’s an offer Grace can’t refuse even though it means she’ll be isolated at the Blackwell island mansion.the heart of
the heart of the story…
I always expect the setting to be essential to any story by this author and I wasn’t disappointed. Everything about it was über creepy, adding to the sinister atmosphere of what Grace was taking on. From the onset, I was on edge, worried about Grace’s safety and what she might face. Claudia was an enigma and the whole time I felt I couldn’t trust her. And that mansion? I would have run back home.
I always expect the setting to be essential to any story by this author and I wasn’t disappointed. Everything about it was über creepy, adding to the sinister atmosphere of what Grace was taking on. From the onset, I was on edge, worried about Grace’s safety and what she might face. Claudia was an enigma and the whole time I felt I couldn’t trust her. And that mansion? I would have run back home.
the narration…
Wow, was Craden the perfect choice for this story! She’s got a low tone that amplified the creepiness of the story without seeming to try. Just outstanding.
Wow, was Craden the perfect choice for this story! She’s got a low tone that amplified the creepiness of the story without seeming to try. Just outstanding.
the bottom line…
It’s a short story so I’ll end by saying, “checkmate.” Didn’t see that coming!
It’s a short story so I’ll end by saying, “checkmate.” Didn’t see that coming!
Book Info
- Release Date: March 19, 2024
- Series: Never Tell Collection #2
- Narrator: Abby Craden
- Audio Length: 1 hour, 29 minutes
- Publisher: Amazon Original Stories
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(Thanks to Brilliance Audio for my complimentary copy of the collection. All opinions are my own.)
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Love when you don’t see that coming. Glad you enjoyed it, Jo!
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Thanks, Marialyce💜 I think you’d enjoy this one.
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Fab review Jo. I’m definitely going check this out!
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Thank you, Nicki💜 This one’s a winner.
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Oh this definitely sounds like one to listen to! Great review!
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Thank you, Jodie💜 It’s classic Loreth!
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That does sound good! And I always love a surprise ending. xx
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Oh, Yvo, it was a perfect ending!
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This sounds like a perfect, thriller. I love when you don’t see that coming and for the author to do that in a short story, Wow. Off to audible to add this to my library.
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I think you’re going to enjoy this one, Carla💜
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oh excellent. This gives me vibes like those from The Writer’s Retreat or Verity. Because they both involve writers and are creepy.
Anne
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Exactly💜 That kind of creepy.
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